Hotel Playa Espadilla

Hotels
9 (1048 reviews)
Manuel Antonio 200 metros oeste del Parque Nacional , Manuel Antonio , CR

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly and helpful staff
Comfortable amenities
Cons:
Room size and ventilation issues
Minor cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Mixed reviews about cleanliness, some mentions of damp smell.
Service
9.43
Consistently praised for helpful and friendly staff.
Location
9.47
Frequent positive mentions for excellent location near attractions.
Room Quality
8.42
Some reviews highlighted room size issues and lack of natural ventilation.
Amenities
9.45
Good feedback on amenities like pools and breakfast.
Value for Money
8.41
Some comments suggest pricing is high for certain services.
Food and Beverage
8.96
Generally good food quality, but some found it expensive.
Overall Experience
9.43
Overall positive sentiments despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 13:51

Property Description

Luxurious Beachside Retreat

Outdoor Swimming Pool & Tennis Courts: Enjoy a refreshing dip in our pool or challenge your companions to a friendly game of tennis.

Deluxe Junior Suite with Spa Bath: Indulge in luxury with our deluxe suite featuring a spacious spa bath for the ultimate relaxation.

Adventure Awaits: Explore Manuel Antonio Park's natural beauty or partake in thrilling activities like rafting and kayaking with the help of our tour desk.

Ready to experience a blend of relaxation and adventure? Book your stay at Hotel Playa Espadilla now!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1048 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 8.42
Amenities: 9.45
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 8.96
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Cuauhtemoc • solo_traveller • mx
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Jairo • solo_traveller • cr
9
De película
Pros:

El trato del personal es excelente, el ambiente, las instalaciones, la ubicación

Cons:

La una opinión como punto de mejora serían los colchones. Muy suaves o ya un poco vencidos

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Silvina • couple • cl
10
Tengo mucha nostalgia de recordar los lindos días que pasamos allí
Pros:

Es muy lindo el hotel y está a solo un par de minutos de la entrada al parque Manuel Antonio. Vinos perezosos y monos desde el mismo hotel
El desayuno muy rico y el restaurante también súper bueno. La atención 10 de 10.
La piscina la disfrutamos mucho. Si están pensando en un hotel cerca de todo y buenas instalaciones este es el hotel

Cons:

Todo bien

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Toshiharu • solo_traveller • de
8
ビーチリゾートと自然に触れる旅。
Pros:

立地

Cons:

ホテルの敷地が二ヶ所に分かれていて、レストランやバーが別棟にしかなかったのが不便。

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
10
What a perfect resort in a perfect location with the most perfect staff. The food is absolute tremendous, and the ‘goril
Pros:

So clean! Staff is so friendly and accommodating! Food is absolutely amazing!!

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Eva • solo_traveller • de
9
sehr empfehlenswert
Pros:

die Lage der Anlage ganz nah am Nationalpark sowie zum Strand war optimal, sehr funktional eingerichtet, mit einer kleinen Terrasse, alles blitzsauber! Schöner großer Pool!
Das Niveau des Restaurants war erstaunlich gut, dass das Personal sehr hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Trotz Nebensaison, ein bisschen teuer.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Heena • family_with_children • us
8
Fantastic location + clean room
Pros:

The location is hard to beat, right next to Manuel Antonio National Park, the public beach, and within easy walking distance to restaurants and coffee shops. Our room was spacious and clean, and the staff were very nice and welcoming.

Cons:

The door lock system was a little annoying. You have to manually lock the door from both the inside and outside rather than having it automatically lock behind you.

The breakfast was just OK, the fresh fruit and juice were lovely, but the rest of the breakfast was pretty average.

The bathroom was also surprisingly small, especially considering how spacious the rest of the room was.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Die Lage war sehr gut. Fußläufig zum Park und zum Strand

Cons:

Alles war gut

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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María • family_with_children • es
7
Normal
Pros:

Un hotel sencillo, habitaciones un poco antiguas que cumplen su función y una piscina agradable

Cons:

Las habitaciones no tienen ninguna ventana que se pueda abrir y tienen muchísima humedad, ni hay forma de ventilar si no es abriendo la puerta. Si te duchas y el suelo del baño se moja, es imposible que seque.
La comida y el desayuno bastante regular, el más flojo de nuestro viaje sin duda.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Leandro • solo_traveller • br
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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patricia • solo_traveller • cr
5
Disappointed
Pros:

Although I am not a beach person per se, the location was perfect for someone who is. Restaurants near the beach and in walking distance from the hotel was a plus. Regarding the room, I feel it was overpriced considering the room has no closet, no drawers to store clothing in. Basically you have to live out of your suitcase the entire trip, rumbling through your suitcase to search for every item needed. The bathroom left a lot to be desired. The smallest bathroom i have ever seen in a hotel. So small that you have to close the door to use the mirror. The bathroom countertop so small that I had to keep my numerous toiletries, cosmetics and haircare, etc inside the bags in which I transported them, stuck on the side of the small counter. The bathroom lighting very poor. This hotel is ok for one night. Anything longer becomes very uncomfortable. The breakfast was fresh but very limited. The staff was nice enough. Most likely I would not return. If you are only interested in the beach surrounded by vendors hustling you to purchase their poor quality items, then this may be for you.

Cons:

Already noted above

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • couple • de
9
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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MARIA • family_with_children • es
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Luo • couple • us
6
Not up to the standards.
Pros:

Location is very good. The property is very clean. Friendly reception.

Cons:

Room is very small shower water is very small and uncomfortable. For over $200 a night, there is even has no paper tissue in the room. The hotel should be just under $100.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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SONIA • couple • es
10
Todo perfecto
Pros:

Muy cómodo limpio y bien ubicada

Cons:

Quizás el precio algo elevado

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • family_with_children • de
9
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Marcela • family_with_children • nl
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Remi • solo_traveller • fr
4
Taking advantage of its location, way overpriced, spend as little time there as you can.
Pros:

Location close to the national park and to the beach. Swimming pool was ok.

Cons:

Dark, old and humid room with a bad smell and small windows, looking over the parking lot. Very expensive for what it is. Not shown on the pictures. Half of the rooms are on the ground floor, half of them with a view on the parking lot. No privacy as many people walk past your room. A few small windows, not enough air to keep the room from humidity and bad smell. Restaurant is very expensive, breakfast options are limited and quantity is not enough for an adult to get enough energy walk the morning un the park. Swimming pool a bit crowded. Other dining options in the area also overpriced given the touristic location.
You can spend one night there and visit the park in the morning. Do not spend more time there.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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jeroen • couple • de
8
Pros:

Nähe zum Nationalpark und Meer
Schöne Pools

Cons:

Zimmer mit Gartenblick:
- liegt direkt an der Straße in einem Nebengebäude
- Frühstück findet im Hauptgebäude statt, dafür muss man eine Straße überqueren und einige Minuten laufen.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • family_with_children • nl
8
mooie kamers, uitstekende service, vriendelijk personeel en een heerlijke sfeer. Al met al een fantastisch verblijf en
Pros:

Wat een prachtig hotel! De kamer was heel mooi en comfortabel, met heerlijke bedden. Het personeel was super: vriendelijk, behulpzaam en altijd bereid om mee te denken.

Ook het zwembad was fantastisch, met een gezellige zwembadbar en heerlijke drankjes en eten. Er waren mooie ligbedden en genoeg ruimte om te ontspannen.

Een groot pluspunt is de prachtige omgeving. Je ziet hier ontzettend veel dieren en zelfs apen van dichtbij. Het hotel ligt bovendien vlak bij het nationale park en het strand. In het nationale park kun je enorm veel dieren zien, waarbij de apen voor ons toch wel het meest bijzonder waren.

Cons:

Het enige nadeel is dat dit inmiddels een erg toeristische plek is. Het nationale park was naar onze smaak behoorlijk druk en toeristisch.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee